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Friday, 27 December 2013

Some people think that humans can use
animals in any way for their own benefit.
Others, however, believe that people should not use animals in a
wrong way. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Man use animals for various purposes,
which sometimes can amount to abuse and even cause their death.Many animal right activists have, recently,
raised concerns about the ill-treatment of animals by human beings.This essay intends to analyse both sides of
this issue in detail.

On the one hand, many believe that
man is a superior being and therefore it is justifiable to cause pain and even
kill animals for his survival and welfare, especially in scientific experiments and as a
means of food and entertainment.For
example, many life saving drugs for humans have been tested in animals like guinea pigs before they are is used by man.This has resulted in the invention of many life saving medicines which are
essential for man to maintain his health and prolong his life.Similarly, many animals like pigs and chicken
are reared and killed for food and elephants and lions are used in circuses to
entertain people and make money.Although many consider these to be cruelty to animals, most human beings
think that it is essential for man’s well-being.

On the other hand, animal lovers
contend that showing cruelty to animals is unjustifiable because it is a
violation of animal rights.They also
believe that animals experience pain and stress just like human beings and
therefore it is cruel to ill-treat them.

Although it may amount to a certain
level of cruelty, it seems logical to make use of animals for the needs of
man.Even in nature, we see stronger
animals attacking and killing weaker ones for their food.Moreover, man greatly benefits from animals,
in transportation, farming and scientific experiments.

In conclusion, my suggestion is that it
is inevitable to use animals for the benefit of man, but they should minimise animal
sufferings in all ways possible.

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Tuesday, 24 December 2013

Research has shown that spending much less time in
office can reduce the use of energy (for example, electricity, gas). Thus
some companies close for some days a week. Do the advantages of this
development outweigh the disadvantages?

Inspired by the realisation that energy consumption can be checked by
reducing the time spent by employees in offices, many companies have adopted
strategies like reducing the number of days in a workweek.
However, some people feel that such a plan can have a negative impact on the
performance of businesses and the welfare of employees.

On the one hand, there would be a substantial reduction in office expenses in
terms of electricity consumption, water usage and fuel costs.
Moreover, with the reduced workweek and longer leisure time it is
likely that the productivity of employees would improve, compensating
for the hours lost. For example, the number of days in a workweek has
been reduced from six to five in many government offices in India. While
it has substantially cut down energy costs in terms of lighting and
running of office machinery, the work completed in a week has not been seriously
affected. Similarly, the commuting of employees and movement of
office vehicles have been reduced, resulting in substantial fuel savings.

On the other hand, critics believe that shortened
workweek can affect work output and reduce the earning capacity
of employees. This would mean that losing a considerable number of man-hours
at work would affect the performance of companies. Moreover, the loss
of wages due to fewer hours can discourage workers.

After considering both views, from a broader
perspective, the substantial energy saving achieved by modern companies
should be given greater prominence. Moreover, the drawbacks can
be minimized by introducing alternative methods like telecommuting,
where employees do not come to office, but work from home using modern
telecommunication systems.

In short, although there are minor disadvantages to
this system, shorter workweeks can have greater benefits to individuals and
society by saving the depleting energy resources of the world.

Saturday, 24 August 2013

In some countriesteenagers are allowed
to do part time jobs. Some people say it is a good thing,
but others disagree.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

(You need to underline the key-words of the question,
so that you will not leave out any important part of the question in your essay
and lose focus.Reading the question and
underlining the keywords should not take more than 30 seconds)

(Writing down synonyms and similar words of the
key-words helps you to rephrase the question in your own words and use lexical
resource effectively.You have two
minutes to complete this activity)

Rephrasing the question

Engaging in paid jobs outside school hours
is a usual practice for senior high-school children in certain countries,
especially in the west.While most
people appreciate the benefits of such work experience for adolescent
children, there are also opposing views.

(Rephrasing is a very useful exercise to help you to
write the introduction effectively without losing any key points in the
question.This is also very important in
achieving task response.You can focus on
any keywords to start your sentence.In
this case, I have focused on ‘part-time jobs’ to start the sentence.)

Viewpoint

Despite certain concerns about allowing teenagers
to do part-time jobs, this practice has greatly helped them, in terms of earning
their pocket money and appreciating the value of work at an early age.

(Viewpoint is your position in the essay, which
should be effectively presented throughout the essay.It also helps you to write the conclusion by
summarising the main points of the essay.)

IELTS
with George Andrews (http://darsanaielts.blogspot.in/)

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Saturday, 6 July 2013

Rephrasing the question is one of the most important skills of IELTS
essay writing. It is useful in writing
the introduction and conclusion.
Rephrasing is usually done, focusing on various key-words in the
question.

Look at this question and see how it has been rephrases using the key words
in the question.

In today’s world, it is private companies rather than government that pay for and carry out most scientific
research. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Private companies, of late, have dominated the funding and carrying out
of majority of scientific research and development and the role of government
in this sector seems to be on the decline.
Many people fear that such a trend would lead to greater disadvantages
for the society.

Majority of scientific research is now being funded or
carried out by privately owned businesses and government seems to be gradually
withdrawing from this field. Although
many admit its advantages, it is also very relevant to examine whether this
trend has serious drawbacks for the nation.

In the recent times, the role of government in scientific
research is on the decline, whereas private initiatives in this sector is
growing substantially. An attempt is
made here to analyse whether the benefits of this development is greater than
the disadvantages.

Investing in and carrying out scientific research, in the recent
times, has been dominated by the private business corporations, while
government has substantially reduced its presence in this sector. While acknowledging the merits of this new
trend, it is also essential to study the negative implications.

Rephrase the questions below, focusing on different key words from the
question.

·Some people think
zoos are cruel and they should be closed. However, others believe zoos are
useful to protect rare animals. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

·Some people believe in the traditional idea that the
woman’s place is in the home, while others say that idea is outdated and that
women should play an increasingly important role in the workplace of the
future. What is your opinion?

·The education a child receives at home from having parents
who are positive role models is more important than the academic education a
child receives at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

·In many countries there has been an increase in social
problems involving teenagers in recent years. Many people believe that this is
due to modern lifestyles because parents spend more and more time at work and
have less time to supervise their children. To what extent do you believe this
is true?

·People are now living longer than ever before and many old
people are unable to look after themselves. Some people believe that it is the
responsibility of families to look after the elderly, while others say governments
should provide retirement homes for them where they can be looked after
properly. Discuss.

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Sunday, 2 June 2013

Some people think that
humans can use animals in any way for their own benefit. Others, however,
believe that people should not use animals in the wrong way. Discuss both this
views and give your opinion.

May 2013

In many countries big
cities become very crowded. What are the causes and solutions for this problem,
in your opinion?

May 2013

In many countries, the
quality of life in the large cities is worsening. What possibly can cause this
problem? What measures can be taken to resolve it?

May 2013

In many countries, the
quality of life in the large cities is worsening. What possibly can cause this
problem? What measures can be taken to resolve it?

May 2013

Nowadays big cities in
many countries become overcrowded. Why? Give some reasons and solutions for
this problem.

May 2013

The advantages and
disadvantages of computers and TV for the mental development of children.

April 2013

Some people think that
men and women have different qualities, which is why men are suitable for some
types of jobs and women – for different types of jobs. Do you agree or disagree
with this statement?

April 2013

Animals are used by
humans for profit in many ways. However, some people don’t agree with this use
of animals. Discuss both views and express your own opinion.

April 2013

In some countries
boarding schools are getting more popular. Is it a positive or negative
development? What are the reasons behind it?

April 2013

Some say that children
should spend more time working on school projects from an early age, others
believe that young children should spend more time playing and have less stress
at school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Use examples from your
experience.

April 2013

Saving money is a good
habit for an individual after retirement. Do you agree or disagree?

April 2013

These days more emphasis
is being placed on university education. Vocational training is not encouraged,
and thus there are few qualified tradespeople. To which extent do you agree or
disagree?

April 2013

In the past people
believed that the human race was steadily making progress in all areas of life;
nowadays there is less certainty that it is so. In what areas do you think the
most important progress has been made so far? In what areas more needs to be
done?

March 2013

Some people think that
technological progress has affected their lives. To what extent do agree or
disagree with the statement?

March 2013

Sport today is turning
into a business, with many companies involved and ever growing prize money for
the sportsmen. Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?

March 2013

These days many
countries are facing different problems, so it is better that each country
concentrates on solving its own problems, instead of cooperating with other
countries. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

March 2013

Some people believe that
study is important to success, others say there is no relation between study
and success. Discuss both views. Give your own opinion based on your
experience.

March 2013

Some parents feel that
students should focus on all subjects equally. Others believe that students
should concentrate more on the subjects they are interested in. Do you agree or
disagree?

February 2013

Subjects at schools are
selected by authorities such as the central government (not by the teachers).
Some say that these subjects should be chosen by teachers. Do you agree or
disagree with this statement? Give reasons and examples.

February 2013

Professional workers
like doctors, nurses and teachers make a greater contribution to society and so
should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?

February 2013

Some say all offenders
should be sent to prison, other argue that there are better alternatives such
as community work for those who commit minor crimes. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.

February 2013

Some people focus too
much on products and brands that they buy/use. Do you think this behavior has
more advantages than disadvantages?

February 2013

Some say that students
should concentrate only on the subjects that they like. Others suggest that
they should focus on all school subjects. Discuss both views and give your
opinion.

February 2013

Nowadays there is no
need for museums and art galleries any more. Since everything is accessible
through internet, people can find any historic facts there. Do you agree or
disagree? Give reasons and examples from your personal knowledge.

February 2013

TV watching is argued to
be detrimental to children’ development, but some argue that it could bring
positive effects as well. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

January 2013

Some say that if anyone
would be given a choice between ‘not working’ and ‘working most of the time’,
they would choose not to work. Do you agree or disagree?

January 2013

Some people work only
for a few months a year and take the rest of the time off to do whatever they
like. To what extent do the advantages of this arrangement outweigh the
disadvantages?

January 2013

Most countries develop
their economies to improve living standards. Some people are afraid that it
will cause degradation of important social values. Do you think the advantages
of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

January 2013

These days parents are
more concerned with their children’s up-bringing than before. Child-care
training course for parents can be the best way to update their parenting
skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and support
it with examples where possible.

Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Some
people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of the
society. Others, however, believe that
school is the place to learn this.

Discuss
both these views and give your opinion.

A
child learns values to behave in an accepted manner in a civil society through
various sources. While parents have
great influence at home, the prominent role of teachers and peers in school
cannot be disregarded in this process.

On
the one hand, parents, especially in the early childhood, teach their children the
importance of obeying rules and regulations and violating them is often dealt
with minor punishments. For instance, if
a child steals a chocolate or fights with children in the neighbourhood, he is
reprimanded, and in certain societies, given corporal punishments, if the
offence is serious. Such interventions
from parents remind children of the importance of being good citizens in the
society.

On
the other hand, schools also greatly contribute to the civil behaviour of children,
especially in areas of discipline in public conduct and safeguarding them from bad
habits. For example, through group activities
children learn to interact with their peers in an accepted manner and perform
activities with cooperation. Whereas, children
may not have opportunities to learn such social skills at home. Similarly, unhealthy habits like smoking,
drinking and drug abuse are controlled in schools through disciplinary actions
by school authorities.

In
conclusion, a close analysis of both the perspectives suggests that both school
and parents need to play a complimentary role in moulding children to be
law-abiding citizens. Each should
perform its respective role in various aspects of children’s character, in developing
them to be fit for a worthy social life.

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